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Blackbirdws6
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Joined the Dmax life
I will start by saying I blame this entire thread on Smash aka LTb1ow. He exposed me to diesel things and it's ability to haul around shamu like it was a toy car. As some of you may have seen, I am consolidating the cars (Yukon is sold / Lexus for sale) so my irrational brain figured a nice pick-up would be ideal.
I told myself a good gas truck will do just fine but no, I have a mental problem. I started looking at used 2011+ diesels. I then got the bug for the newer body style 2015+. Not quite finding what I wanted (options weren't right, spotty service histories, etc.), my Dad said why not a new one. The intent was not to get a new one but the price difference was nearly negligible when comparing the discounts to a used model. The numbers worked out and I happened to stumble on the exact model, trim, etc I wanted only 20 miles away. A few calls later and it was done. I picked it up a couple days ago and I'm pretty smitten with it.
The only questionable item is the new 2017 engine/turbo which is supposedly 90% all new with more power (445hp/910tq). Hopefully it proves to be reliable but that's why it has a warranty. The power increase is nice and the truck does feel more powerful than the 2015 and 2016 I drove. It's all entirely overkill at the moment so the next project will be getting a trailer.
And yes I've already ordered new LED fog light housings.
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